Mel Bok - Curriculum Development - Sri Lanka School of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Sri Lanka

Mel worked for 6 months with the Sri Lankan School of Prosthetics and Orthotics (SLSPO, sister school of CSPO). Mel has been a long term member of EWB and active with the VIC Chapter. 

Melanie Bok developed the maths, mechanics and materials science courses at the Sri Lankan School of Prosthetics and Orthotics (SLSPO) and has also spent time in Cambodia at the sister school CSPO, she used teaching and learning theory and her knowledge of engineering and development to nurture students' talents, as well as help lay down some helpful tools for the school and staff to go from strength to strength. Her working relationship with her counterpart Chamila was something special!

Mel started life as a 1-celled organism but eventually moved on to bigger things. She studied biomechanical engineering at Monash Uni and practices mechanical engineering in the oil field as well as being active in the EWB Victorian Chapter. She continues to search for ways to meet the challenge of sustainability whilst addressing the complex environmental, economic and social issues of our time.

 

Isabelle Gensburger - Ceramic Water Filters R&D - Resource Development International, Cambodia 

Isabelle is spending 12 months further developing the methods of production of ceramic water filters at RDIC. She is working on improving the production and distribution processes in RDIC's factory, as well as training local staff and other NGOs. It so happens that in her last year of University study  Isabelle had investigated the performance of ceramic water filters; so this is an excellent opportunity to continue her research on this very important subject! Why is it important? Because 66% of the people in Cambodia do not have access to safe drinking water. And 74% of Cambodian deaths are caused by waterborne diseases.

Ken Walpole - Renewable Energy Engineer, Solar PV & Hydro - RIDS Nepal 

Ken spent eight months working for RIDS Nepal on renewable energy installations in the remote province of Humla.  He discovered that, in some ways, sustainability design was more advanced in remote South Asia than it was in (so-called) developed Australia.  This coined the term "Reciprocal Development" as the process of engineering without borders improved the lives of those in impoverished Himalayan villages whilst progressing sustainable energy thought back home. 

 

 Ravi Kandula - Mechanical Engineer - Medical Technology Transfer and Service (MTTS), Vietnam  

Ravi is working as an industrial designer at MTTS in Hanoi, and is using his mechanical engineering experience to breathe new life (no pun intended, really!) into their range of infant care equipment. He graduated from the University of Canterbury in 2006 and has been diligently designing industrial switchgear ever since. This role gives him an opportunity to put his personal and professional skills to the test in a whole new environment, while making a real difference. Ravi is a mad keen sports official and is disappointed that he will miss Rugby World Cup 2011, but is infinitely more excited to be taking on a brand new challenge in Vietnam and becoming a part of the wider EWB community.

Rosie Sanderson - Waste Management - Exnora Green, India

Rosie volunteered with Exnora Green in Chennai India in 2010/11. She worked on a community waste management project, quantifying waste streams and investigating cost effective options for waste management. She has been an EWB champion and involved with EWB through local QLD chapters for four years, including filling to role of the University of Queensland Chapter president. Rosie has also worked in environmental consultancy while completing her degree.

 

Jai Allison - South Asia Field Officer, India and Nepal

Since Jai was 10 years old he has wanted to be an environmental engineer, Before this, Jai fell asleep to stories of his parents travels in India and Nepal. Fast forward to 2009 and Jai is a practicing Water Engineer. Jai used his coordination and personal skills along with his passion for equality, (and Indian Sweets) to work as  EWB’s South Asia Field Officer in 2010/11, working with EWB partner organisations and communities to make their lives better in various ways. And did a fantastic job in one of our most challenging placements!

Kathryn Green - Water Safety Planning - Nepal Water for Health, Nepal

Kathryn has  experience working in the water industry in remote regions and has worked for 4 years on the implementation of management strategies to improve drinking water quality and wastewater treatment in 72 Indigenous communities that fall under the Indigenous Essential Services Program.  Kathryn worked with NEWAH in Nepal and with rural community's to ensure the safety of their water supply encompassing all aspects of water supply, sanitation and hygeine.

Sarbagya Tuladhar - Stove Design Engineer - Child Welfare Scheme, Nepal

Sarbagya Tuladhar was based in Butwal, Nepal working as a Stove Design Engineer, partnering Child Welfare Scheme (CWS). He was involved in research around different stove designs and designed one of the first dung burning stoves in the Lumbini Zone. Sarbagya has a Mechanical Engineering Degree from Kathmandu University, Nepal and at the moment pursuing his Masters in Engineering from University of Technology, Sydney with Energy Policy and Planning as his major.

Madeleine Jenkins - Water Supply Engineer - Santulan, India

Madeleine worked with Santulan in Pune India. Madeleine has always been fascinated by India and will spend the next year living as 1 in a billion people enjoying the incredible curries, keeping an eye out for Shahrukh Khan and trying her best to avoid becoming another road statistic. She worked alongside EWB partner organisation, Santulan, who focus on improving the rights, education, health and wellbeing of nomadic rock breakers working on quarry sites neighbouring Pune.  Her role examined involve understanding best practice approaches for water supply on quarry sites and scoped out a fabulous paper on Why Water is A human Right for the India/Santulan case.  

 

Kristen Wood - Community Health, Safety and Well- being Coordinator - Santulan, India

Kristen was busily talking to herself in Marathi, and practicing bollywood dance moves in preparation for her placement with Santulan in India.  She worked with Santulan to improve the health and safety of the people living and working in the stone quarries near the city of Pune.  Kristen first thought that she wanted to work in mental health and completed a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) in 2004.  Since then she has mostly worked on state government education policy, before finally succumbing to her true passion for environmental sustainability.  No matter which country she is in, Kristen can usually be found tearing through the backstreets on her pushie.

Bradley and Diana Schultz - WLED Commercialisation - KAPEG, Nepal

Brad is a Mechatronic Engineer and was working with Kathmandu Alternative Power and Energy (KAPEG) in DHulikel Nepal. Brad has spent the last 9 years helping to build a small technology company in Brisbane, after starting his career working in nanotechnology research in the USA. In that time he’s also travelled a lot with his wife, had some involvement with other NGOs and International Development study and has gained a desire to work within the field. Brad assisted KAPEG with commercialisation of a low cost WLED lighting systemalong with many other projects in his time!  He  also tackled a few Nepali mountains on his bike…

Diana has 15 years of experience in a range of creative and child-centred jobs and volunteer positions. She is incredibly inspired by the resilience, depth, kindness and humour of young people. She studied Youth Work, Community Services and Primary Education, and dabbles in graphic design and illustrating. She volunteered at a local orphanage as well as supporting the staff at KAPEG and had a ball photographing her Nepal adventures (including the tasty vegetarian treats...)!

Scott McDonald - Water Supply Engineer - RIDS-Nepal,  Nepal

Scott had the great fortune to spend 5 mths based in the mountains of Nepal. He  worked with RIDS Nepal to assist with the supply of clean water to villages in the region of Humla and Jumla. As part of his role, he will be trekking for up to a week between the various villages where he'll be working. After years behind a desk, Scott relished the opportunity to finally get his hands dirty and hopefully making the lives of the people in these communities a little bit easier.

Andrew McMillan - Program Development Officer,  Water Filtration - Byrraju Foundation, India   

Water Safety Planning - Nepal Water for Health, Nepal

Andrew took 12 months leave from Worley Parsons to work with the Byrajju Foundation in South India and Nepal Water for Health (NEWAH) in Bhairatpur Nepal. With Byrraju he was working on their water filtration project, whilst in Nepal developing water safety plans, amongst other things. Andrew graduated from the University of Technology Sydney with a double degree in business and civil & environmental engineering.

 

Don Cooper - Curriculum Development - Sri Lanka School of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Sri Lanka

Don spent 3 months working with the Sri Lankan School of Prosthetics and Orthotics (SLSPO), which is being set up along the same lines as the Cambodian CSPO. Don has worked roughly equally in both industry and engineering education over the last forty years. He will be applying his background in statics, dynamics and education to give people the basic skills to carry out force and stress analysis, as well as select suitable processes and materials for prosthetic design and manufacture.
 

Chris Sullivan - Decentralised Sewerage Treatment System Project Coordinator - Pitchandikulam Forest, Auroville, India

Chris is an environmental scientist/engineer with experience in environmental legislation, research and assessment. He was working in decentralised sewerage treatment  with the Pitchandikulam Forest team in South Eastern, India. Chris assisted with the development of appropriate wastewater treatment solutions for a large eco-restoration project in central Chennai. Chris has a passion for decentralized wastewater treatment systems as a low cost, low energy wastewater treatment alternative, having worked with a variety of well credentialed designers in the water and wastewater field.

Michael Ferguson - Field Officer, South East Asia

Fergs, as he is known around the office, was our first South East Asia Field Officer - based in Vietnam. After a couple of years of engineering work in Melbourne and plenty of experience with EWB, we shipped Fergs off overseas to explore new opportunities for us. He's really interested in sustainable energy and enjoys a good pho after dodging traffic in the hustle and bustle of Saigon. Fergs returned to Melbourne in November 09 and is working with Michael Evans, who will be our next SE Asia Field Officer!

 

Ian Cunningham – Project Manager - Tenganan Water Supply Project

Ian volunteered from March 2008 to August 2009 on the Tenganan Water Supply Project in East Bali, Indonesia. The project involves delivering quality water to 4000 people in Desa Tenganan who previously could walk up to 2.5 hours for water. Ian was involved in many aspects of the project (and the odd ceremony or 2) including capacity building with the UPSAB the local water management group, as well as planning and implementation around water quality, distribution water supply options.

He has a degree in Environmental Engineering and following the placement joined the EWB national team. Ian said: “The experience of working with committed locals (who were also volunteering), in a stunning location and surrounded by a vibrant and fascinating culture was incredible.”

 

Mat Thame- Project Officer Tenganan (AYAD) - Tenganan Project - Yayasa Wisnu Foundation, Indonesia 

Mat Thame was based in Bali, Indonesia, working on the Tenganan Water Supply project. Mat was involved with the Project Team as a civil engineering student for over a year before he became a Field Volunteer, and looked forward to the opportunity to continue his involvement in-country after graduating. Mat loved living in Bali and his construction management skills proved invaluable in assisting the community to improve their water supply.
 

Anna Price - Project Manager - Tenganan Project - Yayasan Wisnu Foundation

Anna was based in Bali, Indonesia, as a project manager for the Tenganan Water Supply project, between August and December 09. She obtained a Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science in 2000. For the last six years has been working and living in Kununurra, far north Western Australia, and for three years she has been operating an environmental company aimed at building the capacity within the region to better manage environmental resources. Anna is passionate about communities driving the direction of their resources utilization with the assistance of expertise that may not be available locally.
 

Julius Susanto - Field Engineer - Lao Institute for Renewable Energy

Julius volunteered at the Lao Institute for Renewable Energy (LIRE) in Vientiane, Lao PDR from February 2009 to October 2009, and then again from March 2010 to July 2010. Julius was involved in a range of energy projects including pico-hydropower market facilitation, rural electrification with solar PV and micro-hydro and the testing of improved cookstoves. He is an electrical engineer by background.

 

Kitty Lo - Field Volunteer with DDD (Laos)

Kitty graduated with degrees in computer engineering and physics from UNSW. After uni, she spent 6 months volunteering in Laos with a social enterprise called Digital Divide Data as part of the EWB program. Since then, she has worked in consulting during which she was seconded to the Cape York Institute for indigenous policy. She is currently back in Uni doing PHD in astrophysics.

 

Judy Hagan - Field Leader Tonle Sap Floating Latrines Project

Judy arrived in Kean Svay in September 2007. She volunteered initially with RDIC on a number of projects including water filter documentation and education, staff training and capacity building, and any new project that arrived. For the past 12 months, Judy has been volunteering with Live and Learn on the floating latrines project. She has a science degree in microbiology, and a masters in environmental management. She previously worked in government for over 7 years in environmental regulation and management, and natural resource management, including most recently at Australia's National Water Commission. Judy completed her secondment and returned to Australia in November 09.

 

Ariella Helfgott - Maths & Mechanics Facilitator, Cambodian School of Prosthetics & Orthotics

Ariella returned again to Cambodia to assist in facilitating and delivering math and mechanics courses at the Cambodian School of Prosthetics and Orthotics (CSPO). She has been involved with CSPO since 2006 and was also the EWB South Australia Chapter president for four years from 2004 until 2008. Ariella is a civil engineer and mathematician specialising in community operations research. She has most recently been employed by the Department of Defence, developing the framework and methodology for incorporating community participation into Defence planning for capacity development, stabilisation and nation building activities in fragile states.
 

Rebecca Hill - Maths & Mechanics Facilitator, Cambodian School of Prosthetics & Orthotics

Rebecca worked alongside Ariella, assisting CSPO. Rebecca joined EWB after travelling the Spanish-speaking world last year. While abroad, she heard positive things about EWB from development workers that she crossed paths with, and decided to get involved. Rebecca says her prior studies in Mechanical Engineering and Psychology were being put to good use at the CSPO, where she co-facilitated courses in maths and mechanics.

 

 Liam Sibly - WatSan Advisor - Bia Hula, Timor-Leste  

I’m an EWB international volunteer currently working in Timor Leste for a 12 month placement. My placement is working with a Timorese NGO called Bia Hula. Bia Hula is based in Dili and work in WASH sector for rural communities. My role is to build capacity for the staff of Bia Hula, as well as assist in the implementation of water supply systems in rural communities. Working in Timor Leste continues to be very challenging, interesting and fulfilling. The role has required versatility, resilience and plenty of hats. To name a few of my hats would include trainer, construction supervisor, community facilitator, project manager, designer, IT technician and labourer. Working with a Timorese NGO (with very limited English) I have had to learn Tetum. Communication was particularly challenging in the first half of the placement as day-to-day communication generally consisted of hybrid languages, sketches and charades.

My background is an Environmental Engineer completed at RMIT in 2008. Before my EWB placement, I worked for SKM for two and half years in the Environmental Engineering and Groundwater operational centres. My interests are very heavily focused around water, land and people and how they interact. Plan to continue explore these areas both professionally and recreationally, (bit of a nerd at heart but aren’t we all!). When I have some free time generally like to hang out, dabble in a veggie patch, cook some grub, peruse a book, kick a ball or pedal around town.

Sarah Herkess - Internship- Habitat for Humanity, Vietnam

Sarah was working in Vietnam with Habitat for Humanity as one of 3 RMIT University Interns. Sarah's assignment looked at water supply options for communities in the Kien Giang Provence of Vietnam. Sarah became interested in Engineers Without Borders after completing the EWB Challenge in 2007. She has been actively involved for 2 years and is currently president of the RMIT EWB Chapter and part of the Victorian Indigenous Focus Group.
 

Lexi Randall LÉstrange - Internship- Habitat for Humanity, Vietnam

Lexi Randall LÉstrange has just finished her 3^rd year of Environmental Engineering at RMIT. Her involvement with EWB started in 2007 when her team was a finalist in the inaugural EWB Challenge. Since then she has been Vice President and President of the RMIT Chapter. She is now the RMIT rep. for the Victoria Indigenous Focus Group and is hoping to have more involvement with the EWB Indigenous Program as a volunteer in the future.
 

Jesse Rose - Internship- Habitat for Humanity, Vietnam

Jesse Rose worked alongside Lexi and Sarah at Habitat for Humanity as a housing design intern. He is studying a double degree at RMIT in civil engineering and international studies. He is currently the vice president of the RMIT chapter of EWB.

Bethany Davies - Field Officer, South Asia

After several years working within the EWB head office team in Melbourne, Beth took up the position of South Asia Field Officer in March 09. She says its been an incredible experience taking that knowledge out into the field. In return, our organisation has gained a wealth of invaluable information on our community partnerships, relationships have been nurtured which will help us in continuing to better our practices. Bethany is here reclining on a house boat in Kerala, South India. For the rest of her time as a Field Officer, she could be found in the busy cities of Chennai and Kathmandu, visiting our program partners and volunteers. Bethany returned to Australia in December 09.

Michael & Lyn Leane - Assistant Project Manager for Pro Poor Hydro Power Project- People Energy & Environment Development Association (PEEDA)

Mike was based in Kathmandu Nepal with his wife Lyn, working with PEEDA for five months from August 2009. They were excited about being back to Nepal after living and working there previously from 1988 to 1996. Mike has a life-long interest in energy matters, particularly renewable energy and energy efficiency in the last two decades. He currently manages the programs area of the SA Government’s Energy Division.
 

Anthony Ulrich - Data Monitoring Advisor - RIDS, Nepal

Anthony worked in Nepal, assisting RIDS as a data monitoring advisor. He graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Science in Computing and Instrumentation, while working for National Instruments. Anthony has been working at Datataker from 2003 and is currently employed as a Product Specialist, taking a leave of absence to work with RIDS. He is assisting with the data collection, management and setup of the Datataker equipment. Anthony’s recent interests are running and he recently completed the Gold Coast marathon, which we hoped would assist him with climbing the hills around the remote villages in Nepal. He finished his secondment at RIDS in December 09.
 

Long Seng To - Electrical Engineer - RIDS, Nepal

Long Seng is completing a PHD at the University of New South Wales on social and institutional aspects of solar energy projects in China and Nepal. She has been involved with the EWB UNSW Chapter, NSW Chapter and the Climate Group. She went on secondment with EWB to Nepal in 2009 to work as a solar engineer with Rural Integrated Development Services (RIDS).

 

Nick Buzza - GIS Adviser- Pitchandikulum Bioresource Centre

Nick has been volunteering with Pitchandikulm Bioresource Centre since August 2008. After completing an initial 9 month placement, Nick decided to return to South India to help translate the initial piolt Geographical Information Systems (GIS) program into an effective region wide program. During the second phase of this initiative the GIS team developed a community-focussed GIS training program that can also be used by local technical institutions for their own GIS training as part of a larger objective to assist with the spread of GIS implementations through the region. Nick qualified in Marine Biology before studying GIS. He has volunteered previously in the Philippines with VSO, and returned to Australia in December 09.

Naleesah Niranjan & Nicole Loechel - Deans Scholars - Christian Medical College, India

Nicole and Naleesha volunteered at the Christian Medical College in Vellore, India in January 2010.  This was Naleesha's second trip after also working with CMC in 2009. Nicole and Naleesha are currently studying Biomedical Engineering at Queensland University of Technology. They completed a project in Vellore in appropriate medical technology for the developing world.

 

Jessica Kleinberg - Renewable Energy - Technical Advisor - Uluru Children's Home, India

Jessica is on the Energy Knowledge Hub committee. In 2008 she spent three months volunteering with EWB’s partner in Tamil Nadu, India on a sustainable energy project. She has been working at EnergyAustralia on their Smart Grid program and managing grid construction projects in Sydney.

 

Dan Loden - Renewable Energy - Technical Advisor - Uluru Children's Home, India

Dan came along to his first WA Chapter meeting in 2006, not realising that he was about to become entangled for the long haul. In 2008, Dan became the WA chapter president and promptly headed overseas to India. Dan spent several months at the Uluru Children’s Home, conducting an energy audit, making recommendations, and teaching the kids how to ride bikes
 

 
 Heidi Michael- Management - Water Supply Project Advisor, East Timor  

Heidi is working with Bia Hula in managing and advising on a water supply project providing access to improved sanitation and clean water to villages in East Timor. The position also includes supporting organisational development practices and capacity building. Heidi has an environmental engineering degree from UWA and conducted her final year project on Water Quality in Timor Leste. She has worked in engineering consultancies for over 2 years in water supply and treatment, wastewater processes, and sustainable practices, and has been involved with the Western Australian and Victorian chapters of EWB, more recently project managing the Vic Chapter Sustainability Auditing Project.
 

 
 Matt Blyde - Software Engineer -  Medical Technology Transfer and Service (MTTS), Vietnam  

Matt is working as a software engineer, providing technical solutions for newborn and infant care in Hanoi, Vietnam. Matt became a EWB member while studying towards a Bachelor of Engineering (Computer)/Bachelor of Computer Science at the University of Newcastle. After several years working as a software engineer at a small defense company on the Gold Coast, this role is a welcome change in focus; he is glad to have found somewhere he can contribute his skills and experience. 
 

 
 John Kis - Electrical Engineer-  Medical Technology Transfer and Service (MTTS), Vietnam  

John is working alongside Matt, as an electrical engineer. John obtained an electronic engineering degree from RMIT in 1997. Since then he has been involved in projects ranging from developing communication infrastructure to helping out with CERES sustainable technology projects. John is interested in music, camping, science and anthropology. 'I'm really looking forward to being involved with a project directly aiding other people's lives.
 

 
 Chris Landvogt- GPS/GIS Advisor- Sahmakum Teang Tnaut, Cambodia  

Chris is spending 12 months with Sahmakum Teang Tnaut - Phnom Penh, Cambodia from January 2010. Chris has several years experience in Land Surveying as well as a degree in Applied Science - Surveying from RMIT. He will be using his expertise in Geographic Information Systems and GPS measurement technology to assist the 'Housing Rights & Advocacy Unit' in implementing and training people in the use of GPS and GIS mapping, as well as supporting other initiatives to prevent evictions and housing rights abuses in Cambodia.
 

 
 Michael Brown- Floating Toilet Project Manager- Live and Learn Environmental Education, Cambodia  

Michael Brown will be based in Cambodia, volunteering as Project Manager on the Tonle Sap Floating Toilet project working to improve the water quality for residents of the Tonle Sap lake. He came across EWB after visiting Cambodia in 2008 and learning first hand the daily struggles of the residents of the Tonle Sap’s floating villages.  He is busy preparing for his assignment by learning Khmer from youtube. Michael graduated from a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering / Business from Swinburne Uni in 2005 and has 6 years experience in the Automotive industry, most recently being Program Manager on one of Holden’s alternative fuel projects. He is passionate about renewable energy and contributing to the development of zero emission transportation.
 

 
 Ashwini Alluri - Project Manager - Digital Data Divide, Cambodia  

Ash will be working in the capacity of Project Manager in Cambodia and Laos with Digital Divide Data. Like most International Development work, he believes he will be using his broad technical knowledge, influential personal skills and experiences to support and mentor his colleagues manage projects. Ash's experience in the realm of International Development in the Philippines as part of AusAID's Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development program, inspired him to pursue another volunteer project. By day, Ash practices as a User Experience Designer and the rest of the time he tries hard to be a ubiquitous voice over artist with an Indian accent, and of course, solve all pressing social issues with it.
 

 
 Gary Field-Mitchell Rural Water Supply Engineer - East Meets West Foundation, Vietnam  

Gary is a Kiwi whograduated from an environmental engineering degree in 2000, then followed this with a masterate in process engineering, mostly becuase Ihe wondered if there was more to life than poo (still undecided on this).  He arrived in Australia 3 years ago and after spending time as a tutor for Aboriginal Boys in NT, moved to WA to work in the Water Industry.For the past 8 months he has been involved with EWB as part of the awesome Tenganan project team, which inspired himto put his hand up for a volunteer position.
 

 
 Helen Adair - Assistant Lecturer - Cambodian School of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Cambodia  

Helen is volunteering with the Cambodian School of Prosthetics and Orthotics in Phnom Penh, Cambodia for 3 months. Continuing EWB's long standing partnership with CSPO, Helen will be assisting with the delivery of maths and mechanics lectures and helping with the development of some management systems. A chemical engineer who cut her professional teeth on Bass Strait oil platforms, Helen now works in climate change and sustainability consulting with corporates, government and not for profits. As well as looking forward to the opportunity take some time out to apply her broad collection of skills to assist CSPO, Helen can't wait to learn some Khmer and get to know more about Cambodian culture (which of course includes the cuisine).
 

 
 Michael Evans - South East Asia Field Officer - based in Cambodia  

Michael Evans is the South East Asia Field Officer in 2010 and is helping to coordinate EWB's activities across Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and East Timor.  While completing a Bachelor of Environmental Engineering/Commerce at UWA in 2005, he formed a strong desire to see that the special skills of engineers and related professions be made more achievable in the places they are needed.  Later, while working with GHD as a Water Supply Planner and to improve EWB's High School Outreach Program, his passion for developing capacity in community organisations to work as and/or with engineers grew.  He describes his work in assisting the maintenance and growth of EWB's partnerships and volunteer involvement as not merely an experience, but an opportunity for EWB to learn from a multitude of other organisations, for them to learn from EWB, and for all to become more effective at engineering a better world.
 

 
 Doug Ruuska - Water and Sanitation Advisor -  Plan TL, East Timor  

Doug is working with one of EWB’s partner organisations, PLAN in Timor Leste. Doug is based in the town of Aileu (90 minutes south of Dili) and will be working to further develop the local capacity in delivering water supply projects with local communities. Doug has worked in the water industry in Melbourne since graduating and is looking forward to transferring some knowledge whilst getting out about in rural Timor Leste.

 

 
 Justin Modra - Water and Sanitation Advisor - Rural Water and Sanitation Program, East Timor  

Justin is excited to be working in Timor-Leste for the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Program (RWSSP). His role is to help build the technical capacity of local organisations working on various government water and sanitation systems. Justin has been involved as a volunteer with EWB for a number of years while also working as a mechanical engineer for a consultancy firm in Brisbane. He is hoping not to be attacked by a croc while snorkeling and diving the beautiful reefs of Timor-Leste.
 

 
 Alice Lecocq - Curriculum Developer - Dili Institute of Technology, East Timor  

Alice is working with DIT to support the academic team and students in the review and upgrade of the Civil engineering curriculum with a particular focus on Water Sanitation. Alice is a civil engineer with an interest in dam engineering and a growing passion for training and coaching others. She sees this one year placement as an exciting adventure and a great opportunity to actively join EWB and help others. Alice's motto? 'Do as little as possible yourself and empower others'. If you are interested in following or getting involved in this project, please get in touch with Alice and help her to live her motto.
 

 

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